Josh takes Engineer a Career to the University of Glasgow for a live podcast, bringing together a panel of engineers at different stages of their careers to share how they got started.

From discovering engineering later than expected, to changing paths at university, to landing that first role in industry, this episode explores the real journeys behind the job titles. The panel share what sparked their interest, the decisions that shaped their careers, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

This isn’t a one-path story. It’s an honest look at the different routes into engineering, the challenges along the way, and what keeps them passionate about what they do.

If you’re a student, graduate, or just figuring out your next step, this episode shows you what that first step into engineering can really look like.

Josh sat down with Ivona and Ondrej at the University of Edinburgh to break down what an engineering career actually looks like after university.From their first interest in engineering to where they are now in industry, they share the real journey, the decisions, the challenges, and the moments that shaped their careers.They talk about placements, mentors, career changes, and why your degree doesn’t define where you’ll end up. There’s honest advice in here for students on building your network, managing your time, and staying open to opportunities as they come.If you’re studying engineering or thinking about your next step, this episode gives you a real insight into what happens after universitym and what it takes to build a career in engineering.

Josh sat down at the University of Dundee for a live podcast in front of students to hear Reese’s story and it’s not the typical engineering path.

From leaving school with no qualifications, working at McDonald’s, and going through college, to eventually breaking into university and now working as a Project Engineer in subsea engineering, this conversation is about what it really takes when things don’t go to plan.

We talk about failing exams, repeating years, paying for extra support just to get through university, and what it actually feels like to see others progress while you’re still trying to catch up.

Reese also shares honest advice on internships, breaking into industry, dealing with rejection, and why university doesn’t always prepare you for the real world of engineering.

If you’re a student who feels behind, unsure of your path, or questioning whether you’ll “make it”, this episode is for you.